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Drinking Patterns and their Consequences (ICAP Series on Alcohol in Society)

Alcohol policies in many countries have long been based on the assumption that a wide range of health and social problems associated with the abuse of alcohol can be directly correlated with average daily per capita alcohol consumption. In light of emerging empirical evidence, this central hypothesis is being increasingly challenged. A new appro... more »ach is needed that addresses the global production and encompasses an array of different drinking styles, different outcomes for both individuals and society, and markedly different cultural contexts. This book proposes a comprehensive theoretical framework that focuses on drinking patterns and their role as predictors of risks or benefits associated with drinking. The authors explore the implications of such a paradigm shift for the shaping of research, prevention, and more sensitive national alcohol policies.« less